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Patent GB-181576-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in loose leaf binders or books and the like
IPC: B42F9/00
Filed: 1921-05-17
Abstract: 181,576. Dixon, J. F. May 17, 1921. Clamping-devices; covers. -In loose-leaf binders of the kind wherein the leaves are held between the jaws of a metal clip of channel section, a number of independently hinged flaps provided with packing-strips are arranged in conjunction with a cover and' by building up on one another form an adjustable packing between the leaves and clip. As shown, the flaps 3 with packing-strips 4 along their outer edges lie on one cover and form a substantially flat surface when not in use, the strips piling upon each other when the flaps are turned into the operative position. In one modification, the flaps are formed with a midway folding line so that they turn back upon themselves, and in another modification, auxiliary flaps with packing-strips are hinged to the main flaps.
Patent GB-876912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to plating jigs
Inventor: PRESTON JULIUS JOHN
IPC: C25D17/08
Filed: 1957-04-30
Abstract: 876,912. Plating jigs. PRESTON & CO. Ltd., JOHN. April 30, 1958 [April 30, 1957], No. 13699/57. Class 41. A plating jig comprises a carrier rod or frame 10 of electrically conductive material having arms 11 extending therefrom to support articles to be plated, the arms 11, at least at those ends adjacent the carrier, being made of flat strip metal shaped to form an intermediate loop 12 matching the cross - sectional area of the carrier and dimensioned to be a tight fit thereon, the limbs extending from the loop being welded together, e.g. spot-welded at 13. The arms may be wholly of flat strip, which may be resilient, or a portion may be of rigid or spring wire 15 welded to the strip. The carrier 10 may be of square or hexagonal cross-section or part round with a flat surface, and the carrier 10 and arms 11 may be of brass, copper, mild or stainless steel, phosphor bronze, or an aluminium base alloy. Where the arm 11 is entirely of flat strip, the limbs may be shaped to form two opposed hooks to receive a tubular article, and one only of the limbs may be resilient. Specification 773,799 is referred to.
Patent GB-528550-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to surgical suturing instruments
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 1939-05-09
Abstract: 528,550. Suturing instruments. RICHMAN, F. May 9, 1939, No. 13853. Convention date, May 10, 1938. [Class 81 (ii) ] [Also in Group VII] A surgical suturing instrument comprises a handle on which is mounted a detachable needle having a sharp point and a diagonal eye, the irilet and outlet apertures of which are at different distances from the point. In the construction shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the needle 20 having a diagonal eye 26, is clamped by the screwed end 32 of the handle within a cap member 34. In the modification shown in Fig. 5 the needle 38 is screwed into a socket 40 pivotally mounted in a socket piece 44 into which is screwed the end of the handle 46 which by pressure on the disclike part 41 of the socket 40 allows the needle to be clamped in different angular positions. The form of needle shown in Fig. 9 has an eye formed by two intersecting diagonal orifices. The suture is formed, as shown in Fig. 3, by passing a thread 25 through the loops formed by the needle thread. Specification 411,762, [Group VII], is referred to. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 describes a needle holder having a thread spool embodied in the handle. This subjectmatter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-1370240-A (GB)
Title: Valve for delivering a liquid from a collapsible bag type dispensing container
Inventor: RUSCITTI T
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 1972-03-24
Abstract: 1370240 Bag type pressurized dispensers COSTER TECNOLOGIE SPECIALI SpA 24 March 1972 [30 March 1971] 13969/72 Heading F1R A valve for a collapsible bag type pressurized dispenser has provision for filling the outer container with pressurizing fluid while closing off the outlet of the bag and for preventing back flow of the pressurizing fluid. As shown, an extension 10 on the valve 7 is engagable with a valve 8 to press it on its seat when the stem 13 is fully depressed, thereby to close the outlet from the bag 18 so that pressurizing fluid entering the stem may only pass through a passage 14 into the exterior container. Return flow from the container is prevented by a resilient flap valve which, as shown, is formed by the neck of the bag 18. In normal operation the stem 13 is tilted to unseat the valve 7 and the extension 10 causes the valve member 8 to tilt and unseat, the stem being fitted with a nozzle 19. In a modification the extension 10 is modified to form a valve member (23) seatable on the wall 5 to close the passage without the interposed valve 8 Figs. 4-6 (not shown). In a further modification, a valve disc in a chamber formed in the wall 5 is seatable to close the passage by an extension (26) of the upper valve. Figs. 7-9 (not shown).
Patent GB-555464-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to photographic objectives
IPC: G02B13/00
Filed: 1942-10-06
Abstract: 555,464. Photographic objectives. KODAK, Ltd. Oct. 6, 1942, No. 14007. Convention date, Nov. 6, 1941. [Class 97 (i)] A wide-angle objective comprises two or more components forming a positive member whose outer surfaces have positive power, the two outer components being positive, and also a single negative component spaced in front of the positive member a distance less than half the focal length of the positive member ; neither member is separately corrected for curvature of field or spherical aberration, but the objective as a whole is corrected for them. The objective may comprise a negative meniscus component I concave to the rear, a positive component II having front surface convex, a biconcave third component III, and a fourth positive component IV with rear surface convex. The space between components I and II may be less than three and a half times the reciprocal of the numerical sum of the curvatures of the surfaces of component III. The front surface of component II and the rear surfaces of component III and component IV may be more strongly curved than the other surfaces thereof respectively. At least one component may be compound, and each component may have an element with refractive index greater than 1.6. Data for one example are set out in the Specification.
Patent GB-525532-A (GB)
Title: Recording or marking device for use in connection with the game of bridge or other card games
IPC: A63F1/18
Filed: 1939-05-11
Abstract: 525,532. Card games. ROWBOTHAM, H., and WAIN, L. H. May 11, 1939; No. 14021. [Class 132 (ii)] A device for use in studying Bridge or other card games, or for setting up a record of how the cards are dealt, how the bidding is made (in the case of Bridge) and how the cards are played during a game comprises a board having holes or other means for supporting tokens marked or shaped to represent the cards, the players, the bids or calls and other features of the game. One series of holes &c. receives tokens g representing cards dealt to each player and another series e of holes receives these tokens in the order in which they are played and thus records the successive tricks, the winners of the tricks being marked by further tokens h inscribed with the designations N, S, E, W of the players. The progress of a game (or any stage thereof) is thus reproduced or recorded. The bids or calls are recorded by tokens k plugged into holes d in alignment with the players designations. The tokens when not required are stored in a compartment f. In a modification, the designation tokens h, and similar designation tokens m are replaced by hexagonal tokens rotatable to display the appropriate player designations. In a further modification, the device is made in two or more foldable sections suitable for carrying in the pocket and the tokens are of flat form and are provided with tabs insertable into slots.
Patent GB-706791-A (GB)
Title: Improved manufacture of aqueous dispersions and jellies of steroidic and terpenic esters
IPC: A61K31/59
Filed: 1951-06-13
Abstract: Halogenbetainilic esters of steroidic or terpinic alcohols are made by the two following steps: (1) an absolute ethereal solution of the alcohol is treated with equimolecular quantities of a halide of a halogen acetic acid and pyridine; and (2) the product obtained in absolute ethereal solution or in other inactive solvent and at a temperature of -5 DEG  C. is treated with a tertiary aliphatic amine, such as trimethylamine.  The product is dispersed in water to form a solution or jelly for use as medicine.  The alcohols specified are cholesterine, testosterone, folliculine, dehydrofolliculine, corticosterone, desoxycorticosterone, vitamin D, ergosterine, Vitamin A or mixtures thereof.ALSO:Halogenbetainilic esters of steroidic or terpinic alcohols are made by the two following steps: - (1) an absolute ethereal solution of the alcohol is treated with equimolecular quantities of a halide of a halogen acetic acid and pyridine and (2) the product obtained in absolute ethereal solution or in other inactive solvent and at a temperature of 5 DEG C is treated with a tertiary aliphatic amine, such as trimethylamine.  The product is dispersed in water to form a solution or jelly for use as a medicine.  The alcohols specified are cholesterine, testosterone, folliculine, dehydrofolliculine, corticosterone, desoxycorticosterone, vitamin D, ergosterine, vitamin A or mixtures thereof.
Patent GB-495651-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to closures for small metal containers suitable for holding small doses of compressed or liquefied gas
IPC: F17C13/06
Filed: 1937-05-20
Abstract: A closure for a metal container suitable for holding small doses of compressed or liquefied gas, e.g. insecticidal gas, comprises a tapered metal plug co-operating with a neck-like external elongation of the container, the nature and dimensions of the elongation and plug being such that on driving in the plug the elastic limit of the material of the elongation is not exceeded.
Patent GB-1125171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to steam turbine installations
Inventor: COWLISHAW JAMES MADDEN AND DAV
IPC: F01D25/28
Filed: 1965-04-02
Abstract: 1,125,171. Elastic-fluid turbines. ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. April 1, 1966 [April 2, 1965], No.14186/65. Heading F1T. A sub-frame 7 carrying an H.P. cylinder 3 and I.P. cylinders 1, 5 of a steam turbine installation is supported on four pairs of columns 17 adjacent an L.P. unit 9. During erection, the sub-frame 7 is positioned by a temporary structure comprising a cross-braced double A-frame 19. To level up the sub-frame 7, each column 17 is raised in turn by hydraulic jacks and a metal spacer of the necessary thickness is inserted under the base-plate of the column before the jacks are lowered. To complete the alignment of the H.P. and I.P. stages relative to the L.P. unit 9, screw adjusters between the A-frame 19 and the sub-frame 7 and between the L.P. unit and the sub-frame at VIII are used to move each end of the sub-frame laterally. In addition, a hydraulic pusher is used to move the sub-frame axially into the required position relative to the L.P. unit, a threaded rod and nuts connecting the sub-frame to the L. P. unit then being tightened to hold the sub-frame in the adjusted position.
Patent GB-378909-A (GB)
Title: A swivel- or hinge-opening cigarette or cigar lighter
IPC: F23Q2/02
Filed: 1931-05-14
Abstract: 378,909. Pocket igniters ; scentsprays. SCARISBRICK, F. J., Dilkush, Nailsea, near Bristol. May 14, 1931, No. 14214. [Class 75 (iii).] A pyrophoric igniter a or a scent spray is pivoted or hinged at c between the parallel sides of a flat case b so that it is normally completely covered thereby and can be swung outwardly to give access to the friction - wheel and wick of the igniter or the spraying device. The tube containing the flint, spring, and adjusting screw and carrying the friction-wheel h is removably mounted in a tubular recess in the liquid or semisolid fuel container of the igniter, and the wick is held in a tube f, containing absorbent material and provided at the inner end or side with a screw fitted with an absorbent washer for regulating the flow of fuel into the wick tube. The screwed filler cap d may be arranged, as shown, to be covered by the peripheral portion s of the case b or may be provided on the outer surface of the container
Patent GB-569693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to brooms and brushes
IPC: B25G3/16
Filed: 1943-09-01
Abstract: 569,693. Handle fixings. UNDERWOOD, D. E. Sept. 1, 1943, No. 14258. [Class 61 (i)] A broom &c. handle attachment device comprises a socket 3 carried by a flange 1 secured to the broom head and adapted to receive a spigot 6 on a handle socket 5 which spigot has a fixed pin 8 adapted to engage a right-angled bayonet slot 4 in the socket 3 and a spring locking pin 9 adapted to enter the longitudinal part of the slot 4 when the pin 8 reaches the end of the traverse part of the slot.
Patent GB-1493419-A (GB)
Title: Electric dust collecting apparatus
IPC: B03C3/04
Filed: 1975-04-08
Abstract: 1493419 Electrostatic precipitators ISHIKAWAJIMA - HARIMA JUKOGYO KK 8 April 1975 [25 April 1974] 14289/75 Heading B2J An electrostatic precipitator comprises a casing 1; a first collecting stage including discharge electrodes 2 and planar collecting electrodes 3; and a second stage comprising channel electrodes 4 associated as shown with further channel electrodes 5 the electrodes 4 and 5 being arranged transversely of the gas flow through the casing 1. A first power supply (8) Fig. 1 (not shown) energises the electrodes 2, 3, whilst the electrodes 4, 5, are connected to a second power supply (6), the arrangement being such that any charged dust particles remaining in the gas just downstream of the first collecting stage are guided into the channels of the electrodes 5 by virtue of the flow and electric field patterns associated with the electrodes 4. Rapping means are provided for the electrodes 3 and 5, the casing 1 having hoppers (7) Fig. 1 (not shown) to receive the dislodged dust. The electrodes 4, 5 may be associated with auxiliary electrodes (Figs. 3 and 4 not shown), and may have a U-shaped crosssection (Fig. 5 not shown).
Patent GB-1291857-A (GB)
Title: Pressure tube units
Inventor: HEWINS JOHN ANDREW
IPC: G21C15/22
Filed: 1969-03-18
Abstract: 1291857 Cooling reactors UNITED KING- DOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY 26 Feb 1970 [18 March 1969] 14290/69 Heading G6C In a steam generating, heavy water moderated nuclear reactor, the fuel elements are mounted in the pressure tubes, 1, through which the coolant flows to the headers, 2. The walls of the pressure tubes within 2 are perforated for coolant flow and they are secured to light water shield tank, 5, by the bolts, 6. A layer 7, of thermal insulation is interposed between the bracing plate 3 and the tank 5. Linear expansion of the plate 3 is permitted by the elongated holes, 9.
Patent GB-400695-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to gas and water control fittings for use with geysers
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 1932-05-20
Abstract: 400,695. Fluid-actuated valves. RUDGE & CO., Ltd., H. E. and RUDGE, H. E., 109, Emily Street, Birmingham. May 20, 1932, No. 14317. [Class 135.] Relates to a gas-' and watercontrol fitting for geysers. A valve 13 in the gas passage 13b is automatically opened when the water control cock 7 is turned on, the valve being connected through a tube 12 and rubber diaphragm 11 to a disc valve 10 which is raised by the water pressure until the passage 8 communicating with the geyser is uncovered. The diaphragm 11 is provided with a teat 11a engaging a recess in the top of the valve 10 and a teat 11b engaging the tube 12, and serves to seal the gas-filled part of the fitting from the waterfilled part. The upper surface of the valve 10 is of frusto-conical shape to avoid airlocks. The main gas-control valve 14 carries a pilot jet 16, the handle 15b of which is cranked to engage the handle 14a of the main valve. The spindle 15 of the pilot jet control valve carries an arm 15a engaging a slot 14b in the body of the main valve 14, so that the main valve cannot be turned on until the pilot jet valve is fully open.
Patent GB-1472689-A (GB)
Title: Pulse amplitude modulator
IPC: H03K17/90
Filed: 1975-04-08
Abstract: 1472689 Pulse amplitude modulation; transistor gating circuits STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES Ltd 8 April 1975 14322/75 Headings H4L and H3T In a pulse amplitude modulation circuit, the analogue signal G from which an amplitude modulated pulse train is to be derived is applied to the energizing winding L of the magnetic circuit of a Hall effect device E. Current for the Hall plate of the device is to be supplied via a normally open transistor switch T. The switch is closed in response to a pulse train at the desired frequency of the amplitude modulated pulses derived for the output of the Hall effect device when both analogue signal and pulse train are applied to the circuit. The output connections from the Hall device may be connected to a differential amplifier DA, and any offset voltage in zero conditions balanced out by adjusting R10 in a voltage divider circuit to one of the Hall device output terminals.
Patent GB-376886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in window constructions
IPC: B63B19/00
Filed: 1931-05-15
Abstract: 376,886. Ship windows ; window regulators. KAWNEER CO., 1105, South Front Street, Niles, Michigan, U.S.A. May 15, 1931, No. 14481. Convention date, July 14, 1930. [Class 20 (iii).] The metal frame of a ship's window comprises a number of interconnected angle-irons 4..7, Figs. 1, 2, and 4, one leg 8 of each angle-iron being secured to the ship's structure 1 while the other leg 10 projects inwards and carries a felt-lined U-shaped channel 19 for a sliding window 13. The channels are each formed with a doubled-over portion 22 which is connected to the frame by bolts 15, and each channel is bent inwardly at 20 to retain the felt, lining 21. On the side rails 6, 7, the doubled-over portion 22 is dispensed with below a plate 24 which forms a covering for a housing or well 23. This well receives the sliding window when the same is lowered and carries the actuating mechanism therefor. The actuating mechanism comprises a handle 32 connected to a spiral gear 31 which meshes with a worm 33. This worm is mounted on the shaft of a vertical screw 29, the shaft being journalled in upper and lower bearings 34, 37. A nut 27 slides up and down on the screw 29 when the handle 32 is actuated, and has a shoulder which supports the bifurcated arms 28 of a bracket 26 connected to the lower edge of the window. A felt strip 41 may be applied to the hull of the ship in such a position as to prevent the entry of any water into the well.
Patent GB-1344695-A (GB)
Title: Isothiocyanatomethyl and thiocyanatomethyl hydantoins
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 1971-05-12
Abstract: 1344695 Hydantoin derivatives ESSO RESEARCH & ENG CO 12 May 1971 [13 May 1970] 14487/71 Heading C2C Novel hydantoin derivatives of the Formula I wherein Y is an -NCS or -SCN group; R 1  is a hydrogen atom or a C 1-12  alkyl group optionally substituted by chlorine or bromine atoms or C 1-6  alkoxy, cyano C 3-10  carbalkoxyalkyl or C 1-6  alkylthio groups, a C 3-6  alkenyl or alkynyl group, a C 3-8  cycloalkyl group, a phenyl group optionally substituted by chlorine or bromine atoms or by trifluoromethyl, C 1-6  alkyl, C 1-6  alkoxy, C 1-6  alkylthio or nitro groups, or a benzyl, tetrahydrofurfuryl, nitro or C 2-4  acyl group; R 2  and R 3  are hydrogen atoms or C 1-4  alkyl, C 1-4  chloroalkyl, C 1-4  alkoxy or phenyl groups, R 1  and R 2  optionally being joined to complete a 5- or 6-membered ring; are obtained by reacting appropriate 3-halomethyl hydantoins with ammonium or alkali-metal thiocyanates. Fungicidal compositions comprise the above hydantoin derivatives as active ingredients.
Patent GB-167149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to circuits for electrical oscillations
IPC: H03H7/00
Filed: 1921-05-25
Abstract: 167,149. Ges. f³r Drahtlose Telegraphie. July 30, 1920, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Coupling oscillating and radiating circuits.- Oscillations are transmitted from a primary oscillating circuit to a final oscillatory circuit by means of two intermediate oscillatory circuits each coupled both to the primary and to the final circuit, the object being to transmit oscillations of a desired frequency to the exclusion of other frequencies. As shown in the drawing, the primary circuit 1 is electrostatically coupled to the two intermediate circuits 3, 4, which are magnetically coupled to the final circuit 2. Owing to the phase of the oscillations in the intermediate circuits differing with the frequency, oscillations of undesired frequency may be balanced out in the final circuit, whilst the desired oscillations add.
Patent GB-1509723-A (GB)
Title: Data exposure device for camera
IPC: G03B17/24
Filed: 1975-04-09
Abstract: 1509723 Photographic flash circuit NIPPON KOGAKU KK 9 April 1975 [9 April 1974] 14589/75 Heading G2X A camera flash circuit has a shutter synch switch 3a connected via a switching element 18 to a flash 5 for illuminating data to be recorded on the film and also connected to a terminal 3b" for receiving a record flash (not shown) for illuminating a subject to be photographed; a voltage detecting circuit 2 enabling the switching element 18 only when the supply capacitor 8 for flash 5 is sufficiently charged. As shown, when capacitor 8 is sufficiently charged, a Zener diode 21 breaks down and a capacitor 14' charges. Then when switch 3a is closed upon shutter release, capacitor 14' discharges to fire the second flash (if present) and to turn on switching element 18 which fires flash 5. A diode bridge 25-28 ensures that whatever the polarity of the terminals of the second flash source, current flows in the same direction through switch 3a and flash 5 is not prevented from firing. In Fig. 2 (not shown) a neon tube (9) replaces Zener diode 21.
Patent GB-146544-A (GB)
IPC: F23D14/58
Abstract: 146,544. Helps, G. March 1, 1917. Atmospheric g a s burners.-In a gas burner for a cooker &c., the gaseous mixture issues from the burner head between two concentric surfaces forming a long and narrow passage, of s u c h dimensions that a coneless or s u b - stantially coneless flame is produced. In one form, a cone-piece n, Fig. 2, is screwed into the body of the burner l, m so as to form an adjustable orifice h, and the hot-plate bars or rests o are so positioned that close flame contact is obtained. In a second form, an adjustable funnel-shapel tube i through which air can pass fits into the burner head e, which is provided with a reflector j of non-conducting material. Specifications 18679/98, 23672/01, 15770/02, 18942/02, [all in Class 126, Stoves &c.], 22285/13, 11239,/14, and 111,495, [Class 55 (ii), Gas manufacture &c.], arc referred to. According to the Provisional Specification, a cone-piece, shaped like a mushroom valve, is formed with a stem passing through the base of a bulbous burner head, which is turned up to form a guide. In another form, a solid top is bolted to a bulbous burner head. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 5036/81, 26022/01 and 16881/05.